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Basil :: Basil (n.) The slope or angle to which the cutting edge of a tool, as a plane, is ground..

Transept :: Transept (n.) The transversal part of a church, which crosses at right angles to the greatest length, and between the nave and choir. In the basilicas, this had often no projection at its two ends. In Gothic churches these project these project greatly, and should be called the arms of the transept. It is common, however, to speak of the arms themselves as the transepts..

Purple :: Purple (n.) Any species of large butterflies, usually marked with purple or blue, of the genus Basilarchia (formerly Limenitis) as, the banded purple (B. arthemis). See Illust. under Ursula..

Basilican :: Basilican (a.) Of, relating to, or resembling, a basilica; basilical..

Basan :: Basan (n.) Same as Basil, a sheepskin..

Viceroy :: Viceroy (prep.) A large and handsome American butterfly (Basilarchia, / Limenitis, archippus). Its wings are orange-red, with black lines along the nervures and a row of white spots along the outer margins. The larvae feed on willow, poplar, and apple trees..

Basilica :: Basilica (n.) Originally, the place of a king; but afterward, an apartment provided in the houses of persons of importance, where assemblies were held for dispensing justice; and hence, any large hall used for this purpose..

Basilary :: Basilary (n.) Lower; inferior; applied to impulses or springs of action.

Basilisk :: Basilisk (n.) A large piece of ordnance, so called from its supposed resemblance to the serpent of that name, or from its size..

Basilisk :: Basilisk (n.) A lizard of the genus Basiliscus, belonging to the family Iguanidae..

Caloyer :: Caloyer (n.) A monk of the Greek Church; a cenobite, anchoret, or recluse of the rule of St. Basil, especially, one on or near Mt. Athos..

Basilic :: Basilic (n.) Basilica.

Basil :: Basil (n.) The skin of a sheep tanned with bark.

Sovereign :: Sovereign (n.) Any butterfly of the tribe Nymphalidi, or genus Basilarchia, as the ursula and the viceroy..

Basilicas :: Basilicas (pl. ) of Basilic.

Basilical :: Basilical (a.) Royal; kingly; also, basilican..

Basiled :: Basiled (imp. & p. p.) of Basi.

Basil :: Basil (v. t.) To grind or form the edge of to an angle.

Basilica :: Basilica (n.) A building used by the Romans as a place of public meeting, with court rooms, etc., attached..

Basiling :: Basiling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Basi.

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